Brayden Pierson Earns Crossroads League Defensive Player of the Week 

JACKSON, Mich. – Sophomore goalkeeper, Brayden Pierson earned the Crossroads League Defensive Player of the Week honor on Monday, September 8. 

Pierson's strong performance has helped the Cougars to their undefeated record of 3-0-2. Pierson led MVNU with back-to-back shutouts.  

On Wednesday, September 3, Pierson had five saves, securing a shutout win of 4-0 against Rochester Christian University (Mich.). On Saturday, September 6, Pierson came away with five saves, which helped keep MVNU at a shutout tie of 0-0 against WVU Tech. 

So far this season, Pierson has helped MVNU secure four shutouts. Pierson has 28 saves and a save percentage of .933. 

Mount Vernon Nazarene University is a private, four-year, intentionally Christian teaching university for traditional age students, graduate students, and working adults. With a 327-acre main campus in Mount Vernon, Ohio, MVNU emphasizes academic excellence, spiritual growth, and service to community and church. MVNU offers an affordable education both in-seat and online to nearly 2,100 students from 33 states and 26 foreign countries.